Higher Biology

Higher Biology

Course Overview

CfE Higher Biology is available to S5/6 students who wish to develop their current knowledge, understanding and skills in Biology. The course is most suitable for students who have achieved well at National 5 Biology but may be appropriate for highly motivated students who have been successful in other science subjects.

Course Structure

DNA and the Genome: The structure and replication of DNA, Gene expression, Genome

Metabolism and Survival: Metabolism is essential for life, Maintaining Metabolism, Metabolism in microorganisms

Sustainability and Interdependence: The science of food production, Interrelationships and dependence, Biodiversity.

The aims of the Course are to enable students to:

develop and apply knowledge and understanding of biology

develop an understanding of biology’s role in scientific issues and relevant

applications of biology in society

develop scientific inquiry and investigative skills

develop scientific analytical thinking skills in a biology context

develop use of technology, equipment and materials, safely, in practical

scientific activities, including using risk assessments

develop planning skills

develop problem solving skills in a biology context

use and understand scientific literacy to communicate ideas and issues and to make scientifically informed choices

develop the knowledge and skills for more advanced learning in biology

develop skills of independent working

Entry Requirements – achieve National 5 Biology.

Attendance – Six periods each week.

Methodology

Assessment

The course is assessed in two components:

End of year exam (20 marks of MCQs and 80 marks of short and long answer questions; completed over 2 hours and 30 minutes) – 100 marks

Assignment (Research a topic under guidance of the teacher, then to communicate your findings in a report which is written under exam conditions) – 20 marks

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